Daily life in Gaza proves frightening for Almudena Ariza, with reports of alarming and seemingly unbelievable incidents
In the heart of the Madrid Press Palace, on September 25th at 19:00 hours, the premiere of the documentary "Living and Dying in Gaza" will take place. This first-person account of the humanitarian tragedy in Palestine, spanning six chapters and an interactive website, is a joint effort of journalist Almudena Ariza and Spanish healthcare worker Dr. Raúl Incertis.
The documentary, which portrays the tragic experiences of telephone operators from the Palestinian Red Crescent Society during the Israel-Gaza conflict, made a significant impact at its premiere at the Venice Film Festival earlier in September 2025. The film received a 23- to 24-minute standing ovation, a testament to its emotional power and journalistic rigor.
Dr. Incertis, who was in Gaza providing forensic and assistential work, asked Incertis to send daily audios, photos, and videos of her work. These records captured the raw sounds of children crying, heart-wrenching screams, bombs, and drones, offering a stark and unfiltered glimpse into the reality of life in Gaza.
The documentary combines the immediacy of personal testimony with journalistic rigor and Ariza's professional experience. It gives voice to the daily life of Gazans in the midst of one of the greatest tragedies of our time.
Ariza, who previously served as a correspondent in Jerusalem, highlights Dr. Incertis as an extraordinary narrator. Incertis' work in Gaza led to her own evolution, displaying anger, frustration, indignation, and physical and mental exhaustion. Despite these challenges, she persevered, attending to injured, burned, amputated children with a lack of sanitary resources and even without anesthesia.
The situation in Gaza is a complex and sensitive one. The City of Gaza is being referred to as a "grand urban project" and "real estate business" by Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich. However, an independent UN commission concluded that genocide is escalating in Gaza, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and other high officials identified as inciters. Israel imposes an information blackout in Gaza, blocking the internet, preventing foreign correspondents from entering the Strip, and harassing journalists, especially female ones.
More than 300 local journalists have been killed in Gaza, making it a dangerous place for those seeking to report the truth. Despite these challenges, Ariza and Incertis have managed to create a powerful and moving documentary that sheds light on the plight of the people of Gaza.
In addition to the documentary, Ariza is producing a videopodcast called "Living and Dying in Gaza," which will premiere on September 25th at 20:00 on Play and RNE Audio. Incertis' video material will also be used in this production, offering a continued insight into the reality of life in Gaza.
The documentary "Living and Dying in Gaza" is a poignant and powerful testament to the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity. It serves as a call to action, urging viewers to consider the plight of the people of Gaza and to demand change.
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